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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S8500 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Fujifilm S8500

 B700 Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S8500 B700 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the B700.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and B700 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and B700.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Nikon B700
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Nikon B700
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Nikon B700 Vlogging features
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
60
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon B700
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $500